The full day Vinicunca Peru tour is one of the most preferred full day tours from Cusco. Rainbow Mountain Cusco attracts over 800 trekkers a day. Infact it tops the bucket list of many travellers, just as Machu Picchu. Apu Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain is a part of the Vilcanota Mountain range. It was discovered in 2016. The seven colour mountain soon became a popular attraction. The colours on this mountain are a result of mineral deposits. On this full day Rainbow Mountain Cusco trip, you will also be witnessing the life of Andean people in this remote region of the Peruvian highland. You will also get an amazing view of the snow capped peak of the mighty Ausangate mountain which dominates the southern skyline of Cusco on a clear day. Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Peru is at 5200 metres (17,000 feet) above sea level. The high altitude experience needs you to be reasonably fit and well acclimated to avoid altitude sickness.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
We offer complimentary hotel transfers to guests who are staying within the historic centre of Cusco.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full Day Rainbow Mountain Cusco Trek - Vinicunca lasts about 13 hours.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.
Children aged 3–6 pay from $45, adults from $45.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer complimentary hotel transfers to guests who are staying within the historic centre of Cusco. Pickup points include Estancia San Pedro Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Erickson Travel Peru.
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The travel agency we chose was Erickson Travel, our advisor Mariluz was super in every way with us: kind, courteous, punctual, responsible, and honest in every situation. The tour to the seven-color mountain was the best, an unforgettable experience.
It was an incredible trip after returning to Cusco so many times, you should know this place, I recommend it and you should bring a coat, hat, gloves and drink your coca tea for the altitude 😊it is exciting thanks to the Mariluz and Erickson travel agency😊🏞️I agree thank you ☺️
¡Qué alegría leer que disfrutaste tanto de la montaña Vinicunca! Muchas gracias por tus consejos tan útiles para futuros viajeros; sin duda, el abrigo y el mate de coca son esenciales para una buena experiencia. Gracias por confiar en Erickson Travel para volver a conocer este maravilloso lugar de nuestro Perú. ¡Será un placer verte en tu próxima visita!
The views of the mountains and valley are so breathtaking and beautiful. This tour is a must in Cuzco. Our tour guide was very approachable and helpful the whole time.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña, Iliana! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de la majestuosidad de Vinicunca y que nuestro guía estuvo a la altura de tus expectativas brindándote toda la atención necesaria. Es un destino imperdible y nos llena de satisfacción saber que lo viviste al máximo con nosotros. ¡Gracias por elegirnos!
Did this with my partner and both of us felt very convinced after the tour. Luis and Saul were too good and spoke good English as well and knew a lot about the life in US and were discussing many things which really made us forget all the efforts we had to put on hiking. The transport was impeccable and had all useful features like USB charging port and more which was a true bliss to relax and get a nap after the trip on the way back to Cusco. Extremely well worth the money spent.
¡Muchas gracias por elegirnos y por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que Luis y Saúl hicieron que el camino fuera más ameno y que disfrutaron de la comodidad de nuestro transporte. Para nosotros, crear un ambiente cercano y profesional es fundamental, así que sus palabras significan mucho. ¡Esperamos que vuelvan pronto a visitarnos!
Second to none, this was the best trip from Cusco and Luis and his team were well organised. His transport was very clean and comy. The drive was very scenic as well. this is an unm,issable attrraction in Peru.
¡Qué alegría leer que consideran este viaje como el mejor de su estadía! Agradecemos mucho que destaquen nuestra organización y la comodidad de nuestras unidades. Nuestra prioridad es que vivan una experiencia inolvidable en lugares tan mágicos como Vinicunca. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos!
Interesting and joyful, Erickson Travel company is nice and Luis is a remarkable tour guide. He spoke good English and his knowledge was very impressive. The transport was clean and comfortable for the three hour long drive. The views are surreal and it was nice to see local community closely and interacting with them. The price included both breakfast and lunch.
¡Muchas gracias por resaltar el trabajo de Luis y la calidad de nuestra agencia! Nos encanta saber que además de disfrutar del paisaje, pudiste valorar la interacción con la comunidad local, ya que es una parte muy importante de lo que queremos compartir. Será un placer volver a tenerte en una próxima aventura.
A trip of a lifetime to the stunning Rainbow Mountains of Peru with Luis and jean. Noth were friendly and made us feel extremely comfortable. They shared so many useful information about the hike which was very useful. The trek was not as challenging as we expected it to be, maybe because we did it after doing the Inca Trail to Machu Pîcchu. The views are surreal and locals were incredibly welcoming and friendly.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que Luis y Jean hicieron que su experiencia en Vinicunca fuera tan cómoda y agradable. Valoramos mucho que destaques el apoyo y la información que compartieron durante la caminata, ya que nuestra prioridad es que siempre se sientan bien guiados. ¡Esperamos verlos pronto de regreso en Cusco!
Genuinely an impeccable trip to the Rainbow Mountain with Luis as our guide. He was very much approachable from start itself. He helped us a lot in recovering from altitude sickness and took excellent care of the group he was leading . The mountains are absolutely surreal, a place out of the world with so much to see and learn about. This is certainly an unmissable attraction in Cusco.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tus amables palabras hacia Luis! Sabemos que la altitud en Vinicunca puede ser un desafío, por lo que nos llena de orgullo saber que nuestro equipo supo brindarte el cuidado y la asistencia necesaria para que disfrutaras de este paisaje surrealista sin inconvenientes. ¡Gracias por confiar en Erickson Travel!
The hike was a bit difficult but the views were alluring. All thanks to Luis for sharing expert tips and being kind and considerate throyughout the trek. We never felt rushed or hurried and could take plenty of stops along the way up to the summit. They included both lunch and breakfast which was a good deal. The vehicle was very clean and well maintained and all their staff memebers we encountered were professionals and friendly.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste de la Montaña Arcoíris y que los consejos y la atención de Luis hicieron que el camino fuera más disfrutable y sin presiones. Para nosotros es fundamental que cada viajero pueda avanzar a su propio ritmo. Gracias por destacar también nuestros servicios de alimentación y transporte; será un gusto volver a recibirlos en una próxima aventura.
Impeccable trip and all thanks to Luis for such a informative experience. The tour started at wee hour but the comfort in their vehicle compensated for the long drive as we could get enough rest before starting the trek the views are outworldly and the Andean tradition is quite interesting to know about. The also included both lunch and breakfast as a part of the tour. Highly reccommended.
¡Muchas gracias por tus palabras! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que la comodidad de nuestro vehículo hizo que el inicio temprano del tour fuera más llevadero. Para nosotros es un orgullo que hayas disfrutado tanto de la riqueza de nuestra tradición andina y del acompañamiento de Luis. ¡Esperamos que vuelvas pronto a Cusco!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Rainbow Mountain Cusco Trek - Vinicunca | 13 hours | 4.8 (18) | $45 | |
 Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek (Meals Included) | 14 hours | 4.9 (1,530) | $53 | View |
 Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Small-Group Trek from Cusco | 13–15 hours | 4.9 (255) | $200 | View |
 Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco | 16 hours | 4.9 (70) | $99 | View |
 2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps | 2 days | 5.0 (93) | $475 | View |
 Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals | 12 hours | 4.9 (2,455) | $39 | View |
 Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco | Vinicunca Hike | Optional 8AM | 12 hours | 4.7 (761) | $85 | View |